
Everyday meals
Ndengu (mung bean curry)
Ndengu is a curry of whole mung beans simmered in a tomato sauce fragrant with turmeric. An economical and filling family dish, it is traditionally eaten with chapati or rice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- The day before, soak the mung beans in cold water for 8 hours or overnight, then rinse them.
- Cook the beans in 1 litre of water for 30 to 35 minutes, until tender but not mushy.
- Meanwhile, fry the sliced onion in oil for 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and ginger, then the chopped tomatoes and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the turmeric, cumin and garam masala, then stir for a minute.
- Pour the drained beans into the pan with a little of their cooking water and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with coriander before serving.
Variations and tips
Quick version. Use split (hulled) mung beans, which cook faster, in about 15 minutes.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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